Dell Netvault Backup Plug-In for NDMP 10.0.5 User's Guide
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Plug-in for NDMP User’s Guide Updated - April 2015 Software Version - 10.0.5 NCG-101-10.0.5-EN-01 Contents Introduction . 4 About Dell™ NetVault™ Backup Plug-in for NDMP . 4 Key benefits . 4 Feature summary . 4 About this document . 5 Target audience . 5 Recommended additional reading . 5 Installing the plug-in . 6 Understanding data transfer models . 6 Direct-attached or local backups . 6 Filer-to-filer or three-way backups . 7 Remote backups . 7 Heterogeneous three-way NDMP backups . 8 Filer to NDMP-compliant network-attached tape backups . 8 Prerequisites . 9 Installing the plug-in . 9 Removing the plug-in . 9 Configuring the plug-in . 10 Prerequisites . .10 Adding an NDMP Server . .10 Editing server details . .11 Removing an NDMP Server . .12 Configuring NetVault Backup user account . .12 Configuring default settings . .12 Configuring filer-attached devices . .14 About Dell . 15 Contacting Dell . .15 Technical support resources . .15 Dell NetVault Backup Plug-in for NDMP 10.0.5 3 User’s Guide 1 Introduction • About Dell™ NetVault™ Backup Plug-in for NDMP • About this document • Target audience • Recommended additional reading About Dell™ NetVault™ Backup Plug-in for NDMP Dell NetVault Backup Plug-in for NDMP (Plug-in for NDMP) is an advanced data protection solution for information stored in Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices running Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP). It provides efficient backup and recovery options regardless of the NDMP network configuration model in use. The plug-in also offers advanced features, including browsable volume selection and Direct Access Restore (DAR), which lets you quickly find what must be restored to provide rapid time-to-recovery. Key benefits • Recover faster with Direct Access Restore (DAR): Filers that support DAR can take advantage of this NDMP feature, which enables fast recovery of whole directories, single files, or subsets of files by recording each file’s location within the backup media. This feature eliminates the need for you to read sequentially through the entire backup set to locate and restore individual files. • Operate seamlessly between multiple platforms: The Plug-in for NDMP supports mixed server environments with integrated data protection for UNIX®, Windows®, Linux®, and NAS devices. • Choose from multiple backup configuration options: Increase NAS and network availability by defining NDMP-based backup functions to meet your existing storage environment. The plug-in supports all five NDMP data transfer models. NetVault Backup and Plug-in for NDMP work together to support dynamic sharing of tape devices in a NAS/SAN storage environment leveraging existing tape technology investments. • Ensure efficient backup performance: Experience fast NDMP backups regardless of the type or location of secondary storage devices in use. A filer backup can be performed to any machine with a direct attached device — you are not limited to just the backup server or NAS appliance. • Manage and control distributed data centrally: Leverage data transfer over the network while maintaining centralized backup administration. Feature summary • Fast indexing of backup data • Directory-level relocation • Simple point-and-click installation and configuration Dell NetVault Backup Plug-in for NDMP 10.0.5 4 User’s Guide • Local backup and restore • Filer-to-filer backup and restore • NetVault Server or Client to filer backup and restore • Dynamic Drive Sharing on SAN between filers and NetVault Backup Server and Clients • Direct Access Restore • Incremental Restore • Browsable backup • Disk-based backups to Dell™ NetVault™ SmartDisk (NetVault SmartDisk), including the ability to deduplicate data About this document This guide describes the procedures for installing and configuring the Plug-in for NDMP. The information covered in this guide is common to all supported NAS appliances using NDMP. For additional notes on your particular filer, see the Dell NetVault Plug-in for NDMP Application Notes which are intended as a supplement to this guide. The Application Notes provide additional installation and configuration notes, outline the backup and restore procedures, and contain troubleshooting instructions specific to your filer. Target audience This guide is intended for system administrators responsible for installing, configuring, and using the Plug-in for NDMP. An understanding of filer administration and the host platform is assumed. Recommended additional reading • NetVault Backup documentation • Dell NetVault Backup Installation Guide: This guide provides information about installing the NetVault Backup Server and Client software. • Dell NetVault Backup Administrator’s Guide: This guide provides information about configuring and using NetVault Backup to protect your data. It provides comprehensive information about all NetVault Backup features and functionality. • Dell NetVault Backup Command Line Interface Reference Guide: This guide provides information about using the NetVault Backup command-line utilities. • Dell NetVault Backup Plug-in for NDMP Application Notes: These notes provide filer-specific information. You can download these guides from https://support.software.dell.com/. IMPORTANT: Starting with 10.0, NetVault Backup provides a web-based user interface to configure, manage, and monitor your NetVault Backup system and installed plug-ins. The procedures described in this guide are intended for the new NetVault WebUI. For procedures based on the NetVault Backup Console (user interface available with NetVault Backup 9.x), see the documentation for an earlier version of the plug-in • NAS device documentation • Administrator’s Guide for your NDMP-based NAS appliance Dell NetVault Backup Plug-in for NDMP 10.0.5 5 User’s Guide 2 Installing the plug-in • Understanding data transfer models • Prerequisites • Installing the plug-in • Removing the plug-in Understanding data transfer models The Plug-in for NDMP supports the following data transfer models: • Direct-attached or local backups • Filer-to-filer or three-way backups • Remote backups • Heterogeneous three-way